# PhI(OAc)2-Promoted 1,2-Transfer Reaction between 1,1-Disubstituted Allylic Alcohols and Thiophenols

## TL;DR

A new method using PhI(OAc)2 efficiently produces β-carbonyl sulfides from allylic alcohols and thiophenols under argon.

## Contribution

A novel PhI(OAc)2-promoted 1,2-transfer reaction for synthesizing β-carbonyl sulfides in high yields.

## Key findings

- The reaction produces β-carbonyl sulfides from 1,1-disubstituted allylic alcohols in high yields.
- The effects of oxidizer, temperature, and solvent on the reaction were investigated.
- A tentative mechanism for the reaction is proposed.

## Abstract

The PhI(OAc)2-promoted 1,2-transfer reaction between allylic alcohols and thiophenols, conducted in an argon atmosphere, has proven to be effective in producing β-carbonyl sulfides from 1,1-disubstituted allylic alcohols in high yields. This method offers a fast and efficient way to synthesize β-carbonyl sulfides, which are valuable intermediates in organic synthesis. This discussion focuses on the effects of the oxidizer, temperature, and solvent on the reaction. A proposed tentative mechanism for this reaction is also discussed.